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  • OPERA
    • ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
      ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
    • NEW NATIONAL THEATRE CHORUS
      NEW NATIONAL THEATRE CHORUS
  • BALLET & DANCE
    • ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
      ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
    • THE NATIONAL BALLET OF JAPAN
      THE NATIONAL BALLET OF JAPAN
    • DANCERS & STAFF
      DANCERS & STAFF
  • DRAMA
    • ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
      ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
  • CALENDAR
  • NEWS
  • FACILITIES
    • OPERA PALACE
      OPERA PALACE
    • PLAY HOUSE
      PLAY HOUSE
    • THE PIT
      THE PIT
    • INFORMATION CENTRE
      INFORMATION CENTRE
    • STAGE SET & DESIGN CENTRE
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  • ABOUT US
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    • INTERNATIONAL TOURS
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    • NNT OPERA STUDIO
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    • NNT BALLET SCHOOL
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    • NNT DRAMA STUDIO
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  • YOUR VISIT
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Playhouse

Welcome to the Playhouse

The Playhouse can be configured in two ways: a proscenium style divided into four picture-frame sections, or an open-apron stage protruding partway into the auditorium. The versatile theatre can be adapted to the diverse styles of contemporary performing arts and showcases various kinds of performances, principally drama and dance. Even the seating can be rearranged to give the audience the impression of a different theatre catered for each production.

FLOOR PLAN

  • 1STFLOOR
  • 2NDFLOOR
  • 1st Floor
  • 2nd Floor
  • Total Seats

    Open Style

    1002 (max)

    Proscenium Style

    1030 (max)

  • 1stFloor

    Open Style

    753

    Proscenium Style

    843

    Including 8 seats for wheelchairs

  • 2ndFloor

    Open Style

    249

    Proscenium Style

    187

SEATING PLAN PDF

EVACUATION GUIDE

This theatre is designed to withstand a major earthquake, and is structurally fire resistant. In the event of an earthquake or the issuing of a J-Alert, please remain seated if in the auditorium, and please crouch on the floor if in the lobby. For good measure, please stay well away from any windows. Please evacuate upon a fire, following staff instructions.

EVACUATION PLAN

FACILITIES

OPERA PALACE

OPERA PALACE

PLAY HOUSE

PLAY HOUSE

THE PIT

THE PIT

INFORMATION CENTRE

INFORMATION CENTRE

STAGE SET & DESIGN CENTRE

STAGE SET & DESIGN CENTRE

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+81-(0)3-5352-9999

10:00 - 18:00

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